Editor in Chief

  Telecomasia Sport
  Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, AZ
  Marketing/Events/Promotions
  Posted/Updated: 10/03/24

Job Summary

Position Title: Editor in Chief

Location: Lisbon, Portugal or Remote

Type: Full-Time


Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Editor in Chief to lead our editorial team and drive the growth of our sports and sports betting content. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sports journalism, a good understanding of SEO and Google Discover, and a strong network of industry contacts. This role involves creating exclusive content that attracts citations from other media outlets, optimizing content for maximum traffic, and building a top-tier editorial team.


Reports To: CEO/Founder


About Us: Telecomasia Sport is a sports media outlet dedicated to providing the sports news, exclusive interviews, and expert sports betting content. We serve both sports enthusiasts and bettors, offering comprehensive sports coverage, picks & tips, hosting a score center and free2play tipster game on our platform. We run our outlet in countries of Asia, Africa, Latam and are planning to expand to North America. Our Team has a proven track record with most of the competences needed to develop our business hosted in-house (dev, SEO, product, etc)

Key Responsibilities:


Editorial Leadership:

    • Lead, mentor, and manage the editorial team, including writers, editors, and multimedia content creators.
    • Develop and implement editorial strategies that align with the company's goals, focusing on both sports news and sports betting content.
    • Ensure all content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with our brand voice, catering to both sports fans and bettors.
    • Organize and maintain processes to ensure exclusive content distribution across top media outlets increasing citations.

Content Development & Exclusive Reporting:

    • Oversee the creation of high-quality sports and betting-related content, including news articles, features, interviews, tips, and live score updates.
    • Develop a strategy to produce exclusive news and insights that will attract citations from other media outlets.
    • Collaborate with the team to generate innovative content ideas that resonate with our audience and stand out in the industry.
    • Implement editorial processes and guidelines to maintain consistency in content quality across all platforms

SEO and Traffic Optimization:

    • Understand and implement SEO best practices to ensure content is optimized for search engines, particularly Google Search and Google Discover.
    • Analyze traffic data to continuously refine content strategies and maximize website visibility and audience reach.
    • Collaborate with the in-house SEO team to create new strategies to maximise traffic
    • Stay updated on the latest SEO trends and algorithm changes to keep the content competitive in search rankings.

Networking and Partnerships:

    • Leverage your existing network of journalists, editors, and industry professionals to enhance content quality and distribution.
    • Establish and maintain relationships with top sports media outlets, industry experts, and key stakeholders in the sports and betting industries.
    • Secure exclusive interviews, partnerships, and collaborations with athletes, sports organizations, betting companies, and other media outlets.


Qualifications:

    • Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years in journalism, with at least 3-5 years in a senior editorial role, preferably within sports or sports betting media.
    • Network: Established network of journalists, editors, and contacts within top sports and betting media outlets.
    • SEO Expertise: Understanding of SEO, Google Search, and Google Discover
    • Content Expertise: Deep understanding of sports journalism, with the ability to produce and oversee diverse content formats, organise content distribution.
    • Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret audience data and make data-informed decisions to enhance content strategies.
    • Passion for Sports and Betting: Strong knowledge and passion for various sports and sports betting, with a commitment to staying updated on the latest developments.



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